Okay, so I’ve been digging into some NBA history lately, specifically about the Charlotte Hornets. I wanted to know, for my own record-keeping, when was the last time they actually won a playoff series. It’s felt like forever, right?

So, first, I just started poking around. You know, hitting up the usual sports sites, fan forums, that kind of thing. Trying to piece it together myself. It gets confusing, with all the name changes and relocations this franchise has had!
I finally found a solid answer after checking a few different sources to cross-reference. And, drumroll please…
- It was way back in 2002!
They beat the Orlando Magic in the First Round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Can you believe it? That’s a long time ago. A really long time.
Digging Deeper into the Loss
Then I got curious about their last playoff loss. Because, you know, context is everything.
After more searching, verifying, and some mild frustration, I confirmed that the last time they lost a playoff series was in 2016.
- They were knocked out by the Miami Heat, also in the First Round.
So, there you have it. A little bit of Hornets playoff history, documented for my own sanity, and maybe it’s interesting to you too. It’s wild how time flies, and how much a team’s fortunes can change!